Dear All,
We are pleased to announce the launch
of EUS RFA (for Endoscopic Ultrasound guided RFA) particularly
for CA Pancreas.
EUS RFA probe is a monopolar that
can be used with any EUS machine. EUS RFA probe is 1 Fr. and is
compatible with even a 25 Ga. needle of the EUS machine.
With EUS RFA probe, the
Endoscopist guides the needle into the tumor under Endoscopic Ultrasound
visulalisation. Biopsy is done. He then advances EUS RFA probe into the tumor
and ablates the tumor with a power setting of 10 Watts for 2 minutes. The
EUS RFA probe is compatible with RITA Generator.
We did the first case of EUS RFA
on Friday 28th July for pancreatic adenocarcinoma which was located at the
head of the pancreas.
This EUS RFA probe
offers significant hope for patients with CA Pancreas. You
could inform your Endoscopist who has the EUS facility about the
availability of EUS RFA probe. We will post some images of last weeks case in
due course.
Best regards,
D.V. Ashok